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  NECAP Results
 
Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 39% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Math
 30% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 48% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 29% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 31% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 61% in 2008.

Science
 3% (2008)
The state average for Science was 18% in 2008.

Writing
 13% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 41% in 2008.

Math
 17% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science.
  • The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in Rhode Island: An Overview

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  NECAP Results By Subgroup
 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students39%
Female43%
Male35%
Black or African American32%
Asian33%
Hispanic or Latino25%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)47%
Economically disadvantaged students34%
Not economically disadvantaged students51%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities49%
Currently receiving LEP services0%

MathThis School
All Students30%
Female26%
Male33%
Black or African American21%
Asian44%
Hispanic or Latino16%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)36%
Economically disadvantaged students26%
Not economically disadvantaged students41%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities41%
Currently receiving LEP services0%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students48%
Female54%
Male43%
Black or African American46%
Asian79%
Hispanic or Latino33%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)53%
Economically disadvantaged students43%
Not economically disadvantaged students60%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities59%
Currently receiving LEP services0%

MathThis School
All Students29%
Female31%
Male27%
Black or African American14%
Asian48%
Hispanic or Latino18%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)35%
Economically disadvantaged students22%
Not economically disadvantaged students45%
Students with disabilities3%
Students without disabilities37%
Currently receiving LEP services11%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students31%
Female40%
Male22%
Black or African American28%
Asian33%
Hispanic or Latino20%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)34%
Economically disadvantaged students24%
Not economically disadvantaged students44%
Students with disabilities7%
Students without disabilities39%
Currently receiving LEP services0%

WritingThis School
All Students13%
Female24%
Male5%
Black or African American16%
Asian12%
Hispanic or Latino11%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)14%
Economically disadvantaged students8%
Not economically disadvantaged students24%
Students with disabilities2%
Students without disabilities17%
Currently receiving LEP services0%

MathThis School
All Students17%
Female14%
Male20%
Black or African American16%
Asian21%
Hispanic or Latino11%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)20%
Economically disadvantaged students16%
Not economically disadvantaged students21%
Students with disabilities3%
Students without disabilities22%
Currently receiving LEP services0%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science.
  • The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in Rhode Island: An Overview  

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